Yitzhak Mordechai
Yitzhak Mordechai | |
|---|---|
יצחק מרדכי | |
Mordechai in 1997 | |
| Ministerial roles | |
| 1996–1999 | Minister of Defense |
| 1999–2000 | Deputy Prime Minister |
| 1999–2000 | Minister of Transport |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1996–1999 | Likud |
| 1999–2001 | Center Party |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 November 1944 |
| Awards | Medal of Courage |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1962–1995 |
| Rank | Aluf |
| Unit | 35th Paratroopers |
| Battles/wars | |
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Yitzhak "Itzik" Mordechai (Hebrew: יצחק מרדכי; born 22 November 1944) is an Israeli former general and politician. He served as a member of the Knesset between 1996 and 2001, and as Minister of Defense and Minister of Transport. He retired from political life after being indicted for sexual assaults during his military service and later periods.